car sales

New car sales dip despite EV growth – SMMT

New car sales fell by 1.6% in November to 151,154 units, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales to private buyers dropped by […]

Used car market remains robust in October

Older models drove resilience in the used car market in October, according to Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin Monitor. Setting the pace, Vauxhall secured two of the top 10 positions […]

Seller profits reach £2.9m on Dealer Auction

Dealer Auction has reported that the total retail value of vehicles traded on its platform reached £145,291,147 in the third quarter of the year. Meanwhile, profits for sellers reached £2.9m, […]

New car consumer demand returns to growth

New car consumer demand is rising in September, with visits to Auto Trader’s new car platform up four per cent during the month. Auto Trader has attributed the rise to […]

Used electric vehicle sales set August record

August set a new monthly record for used electric vehicle sales, according to new data published by Marketcheck. It has analysed the total number of used electric vehicles sold between […]

New car sales tipped for 2025 uptick

The latest forecast from Cox Automotive is predicting that new car sales will exceed two million units this year. It is predicting 2,035,750 new car sales during 2025, which is […]

September registration plate change losing impact

New research has revealed that 70% of dealers believe the September registration plate change is less important than it used to be. Analysis carried out by Startline Motor Finance also […]

New EU car registrations down 7.4%

New EU car registrations rose by 0.7% in July compared to the same month last year but year-to-date sales remain 7.4% down. Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) also found […]

Average car buyer purchases near £20,000

The average UK car buyer spent nearly £20,000 on their current vehicle, according to new research carried out by day insurance provider Tempcover. It analysed data from 2,000 motorists, with […]

Wholesale vehicle market ‘as good as it gets’

Demand continues to outstrip supply in the wholesale vehicle market, according to new figures released by for the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA). August has so far been one […]